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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2025 · Q91 Mark

A man stands at rest on the surface of the Earth. The weight of the man is the gravitational force that acts on him. According to Newton's third law, the weight of the man is one force in a pair of forces. Which force is the other force in the pair?

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Aforce downwards on the Earth

Bforce downwards on the man

Cforce upwards on the Earth

Dforce upwards on the man

✓ Correct answer

C: force upwards on the Earth

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Topic: Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2025 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 9.

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